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Non-QM Loans in Chattanooga, TN

Find lenders offering non-qm loans in the Chattanooga, including East Ridge, Red Bank, Signal Mountain, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 33 lenders.

Lenders
33
Typical Rate
6.5% - 10%
Down Payment
10-25%
Term
15-30 years
Closing Time
2-4 weeks

Which Non-QM lenders serve Chattanooga?

33 lenders offering non-qm loans in the Chattanooga, TN area.

A&D Mortgage

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wholesale non-QM lender. DSCR loans with 0 minimum DSCR, 80% max LTV, min FICO 620.

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Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions

Atlanta, GA

Major non-QM and DSCR lender. Investor cash flow loans up to $1.5M. 40-year terms with interest-only options. No limit on properties.

$100K – $2M
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Athas Capital Group

CA

Wholesale non-QM lender offering bank statement, DSCR, asset qualifier, and foreign national programs.

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Carrington Mortgage Services

Anaheim, CA

Non-QM specialist accepting credit scores as low as 500-550. Programs for borrowers with recent bankruptcy, foreclosure, or non-traditional income. Government and conventional loans too.

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CrossCountry Mortgage

Cleveland, OH

Large national lender offering DSCR, bank statement, and non-QM mortgage products alongside conventional and government loans.

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Defy Mortgage

FL

DSCR lender with flexible terms. Accepts DSCR as low as 0.75 or no ratio. Up to 85% LTV on SFR purchases. Available in 35+ states.

$100K – $3M
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Griffin Funding

CA

Nationwide DSCR lender. No income verification, DSCR as low as 0.75. Up to $5M loan amounts. Also offers VA, conventional, and non-QM loans.

$100K – $5M
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JMAC Lending

CA

DSCR loans available in select states. Min DSCR 0.75, max LTV 75%, min FICO 660-700.

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New American Funding

Tustin, CA

Large national lender offering non-QM programs including bank statement loans, asset-based loans, and jumbo non-QM. Max loan $2.5M. Also offers conventional and government loans.

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North American Savings Bank

Kansas City, MO

Offers 11 types of non-QM loans including bank statement, asset depletion, DSCR, and bridge. 100,000+ mortgages closed since 2010, $30B+ loaned.

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Rocket Mortgage

Detroit, MI

Nation's largest online home lender. Offers some non-QM products alongside conventional, FHA, VA, and jumbo loans. Fully digital application process.

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Sprout Mortgage

New York, NY

Non-QM wholesale lender. Bank statement, asset depletion, foreign national, and investor programs.

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Truss Financial Group

CA

Tailored DSCR and non-QM mortgage solutions. 30-year fixed DSCR loans from $100K to $3M. Also offers 'no ratio' loans.

$100K – $3M
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Acra Lending

CA

Wholesale non-QM lender with a dedicated DSCR program for investment properties. Offers bank statement, asset qualifier, and foreign national programs alongside DSCR.

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Arc Home

NJ

Wholesale and correspondent lender offering DSCR loans for real estate investors. Part of Angelo Gordon's platform with competitive non-QM pricing.

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What does the Chattanooga commercial real estate market look like?

Chattanooga has reinvented itself as a technology-forward small metro, anchored by its EPB municipal fiber optic network offering 10-gigabit internet speeds — a distinction that has attracted tech startups and remote workers to the Innovation District downtown. The Southside neighborhood, centered around the former Chattanooga Choo Choo terminal, has become a vibrant mixed-use corridor with boutique hotels, coworking spaces, and restaurants. Volkswagen's assembly plant and the associated supplier park in the Enterprise South Industrial Park have established Chattanooga as a significant automotive manufacturing center, driving industrial demand in the I-75 and I-24 corridors. The Tennessee Riverpark and Lookout Mountain tourism assets support a steady hospitality market that complements the industrial and office sectors.

Key Economic Drivers

  • Volkswagen Chattanooga assembly plant and its expanding EV production line in the Enterprise South campus
  • EPB's municipal 10-gigabit fiber network attracting tech companies and remote workers to the Innovation District
  • Erlanger Health System and CHI Memorial hospital campuses driving medical office demand
  • Outdoor recreation and tourism economy centered on Lookout Mountain, Rock City, and the Tennessee Riverwalk

Market Insight

Chattanooga's municipally owned EPB fiber optic network, offering symmetrical 10-gigabit internet speeds, has made the city a pioneer in smart-city infrastructure and has been a significant competitive advantage in attracting tech tenants and startup incubators to the downtown Innovation District.

How do non-qm loans work in Chattanooga, Tennessee?

Non-Qualified Mortgage (Non-QM) loans are for borrowers who don't meet conventional lending criteria — self-employed, irregular income, recent credit events, or foreign nationals. They use alternative documentation like bank statements, asset depletion, or property cash flow to qualify. In the Chattanooga metro area, borrowers can access 33 lenders offering Non-QM financing, including East Ridge, Red Bank, Signal Mountain, and surrounding areas. Loan amounts typically range from $100K to $5M with rates from 6.5% - 10%.

Who should consider non-qm loans?

  • Self-employed borrowers
  • Bank statement borrowers
  • Foreign nationals
  • Recent credit events (bankruptcy, foreclosure)

What are the key requirements?

  • Alternative income documentation
  • Down payment 10-25%
  • Property appraisal
  • Minimum credit score varies (580-680)

Advantages

  • Alternative income documentation
  • Flexible credit requirements
  • Available soon after credit events
  • Interest-only options

Considerations

  • Higher rates than conventional
  • Larger down payment
  • Limited lender options
  • May require reserves

Non-QM Loans in Chattanooga FAQ

How many Non-QM lenders serve Chattanooga, TN?
There are 33 lenders offering non-qm loans in the Chattanooga metro area. Loan amounts typically range from 100K to 5M with rates from 6.5% - 10%.
What are Non-QM loan rates in Chattanooga?
Non-QM loan rates in Chattanooga typically range from 6.5% - 10%, though exact rates depend on factors like your credit score, the property's cash flow, and loan-to-value ratio. Down payments usually run 10-25%, and closing can take 2-4 weeks. Compare multiple Chattanooga-area lenders to find the best terms for your deal.
What is a bank statement loan?
A type of Non-QM loan where you qualify using 12-24 months of personal or business bank statements instead of tax returns or W-2s. Popular with self-employed borrowers whose tax returns don't reflect their actual income.
Are Non-QM loans safe?
Yes. Non-QM doesn't mean subprime. These are legitimate mortgage products with responsible underwriting — they just use different documentation methods than conventional loans. They became more regulated after the 2008 crisis.

Where else can I find non-qm loans in Tennessee?

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